Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelino’s third match after he took over was the final against Barcelona.
[골닷컴] Reporter Basion = Will Marcelino be able to lift the championship cup by defeating Real Madrid and Barcelona in the third match of his appointment?
Atletico Bilbao will play the Supercopa final of the 2020/21 season at the La Cartuja Stadium in Seville on the 17th (local time) against Barcelona. Bilbao won Real Madrid 2-1, and Barcelona won a penalty shootout against Real Sociedad to advance to the finals.
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Coach Marcelino Garcia Toral, who took over in Bilbao on January 4th, has only played two games. Two days after his appointment, the 2020/21 season Primera Liga Barcelona match was the debut stage of Marcelino. After losing 2-3 in this match, Bilbao meets Barcelona again in 10 days against the Supercopa final.
If Marcelino’s Bilbao defeats Barcelona to win the Supercopa Cup, they will win the title after three matches. This is the reason why this final is more noticeable with 1 win 1 loss against Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Ahead of the game, coach Marcelino expressed his determination through a press conference. Barcelona Lionel Messi’s appearance is uncertain, but Marcelino said, “Nothing changes.” “Our strategy does not change whether Messi is in the game or not. It is true that his presence threatens the possibility of victory. We will do our best than ever.”
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Coach Marcelino said, “Barcelona has always won many cups. We are less likely to win, but we do. That is why we will fight for victory all 90 minutes, and we will all pour in to win.”
If Bilbao wins, it will win Real Madrid and Barcelona. “The players are full of passion,” said Marcelino. There was no need for any motivation. If you win, you win both Real Madrid and Barcelona. It’s fantastic.”